CeX
Trade in phones, consoles, games and gadgets for cash or higher store credit.
Monthly earnings
Varies
Startup cost
£0
Time per week
1-2 hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Earnings are estimates from published sources. Difficulty is our rating: no special skills and free to start.
The basics
What it is and how it works
Get an online or in-store quote, take/send the item, accept cash or voucher. Store credit usually pays more than cash.
Where the money comes from
How the model works
- You list unused stuff
- A buyer pays through the platform
- You get paid in person or via the app
Honest numbers
What you could realistically earn
Trade-in values are published per SKU/condition and change often. Faster but usually less than private sale on eBay.
No reliable monthly figure is published for CeX. What you make depends on what you have and how much you put in, so we don't show a scenario chart.
Step by step
How to get started
- 1
Check a quote on uk.webuy.com or in a CeX store
- 2
Bring ID if required for higher-value items
- 3
Hand over the item for testing
- 4
Take cash or store credit
- Start on uk.webuy.com →
Costs
None beyond travel to store; online sell may need postage
Restrictions
Working condition; ID for some purchases; age rules on certain products
Risks and catches
Lower than private sale; data wipe responsibility on phones
Sources
Last checked: 9 November 2026. Terms change, so always check the platform before you sign up.
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